Safety and Training Specialist

MLGW is the nation’s largest three-service municipal utility, serving over 440,000 customers representing diverse backgrounds.  Since 1939, MLGW has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas, and water service.  We provide a full range of customer-oriented services, including a major role in the economic development for our customers. 

MLGW recognizes that our greatest assets are our employees and value diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for career growth, training, and development. MLGW offers competitive benefits including PTO, pension and 457B retirement plan.  We are dedicated to corporate social responsibility through community volunteerism and giving.  

MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination.

The essential job responsibilities of the Safety and Training Specialist will be to organize, prepare and conduct safety and field training programs involving demonstrations of skills required in specific trades and lectures on theory, practices, methods, processes, safety and terminology.

Qualification Requirements:
To perform the Safety and Training Specialist role, you must:
- Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) with 8 years journeyman level and/crew Leader experience in backhoe operation.

- Must have journeyman level experience in backhoe operation
- Must have a valid driver's license from state of residence
- Successfully complete Placement/ Performance Exercises

Physical Working Conditions:
Works outside and inside. Subject to the hazards of traffic, working in the proximity of construction work, classroom and field exercises.